Lesson Plan

Overcoming Barriers to Confidence

Students will identify personal barriers to self-confidence and learn practical strategies to overcome them, empowering them to thrive both personally and academically.

The lesson builds self-esteem and resilience, providing crucial support for students in a Tier 2 intervention setting, enabling them to navigate challenges and build lasting confidence.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Group Activity: Identifying Barriers

20 minutes

Step 3

Strategy Workshop & Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Activity

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Becoming Unstoppable!

Introduction slide setting tone. Emphasize that every student has strengths and the ability to overcome challenges. Use the visuals to build excitement.

What is Self-Confidence?

Discuss what self-confidence means. Ask students for examples of times they felt strong and empowered, even when facing challenges.

Barriers to Confidence

Highlight common barriers like fear of failure, negative self-talk, and external criticism. Use visuals to compare challenges with overcoming strategies.

Strategies to Overcome Barriers

Focus on actionable strategies. Reading out each strategy slowly and asking for student input on how to apply them.

Your Path to Being Unstoppable

Wrap up the discussion with a reflective slide. Ask students to think about one strategy they feel excited to try.

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Unstoppable Me: Breaking Barriers to Confidence

Tracy Breen

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